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Episode 4

Bella meets a helpful stranger. Atmospheric drama with bonus scenes, featuring original music by Imelda May and performances directed by Johnny Vegas.

Atmospheric drama from 麻豆社 Radio 4 with bonus scenes for 麻豆社 Sounds, featuring original music by Imelda May.

Have you ever wondered where the term 'gaslighting' comes from? Find out in this dark reimagining of the classic 1938 stage thriller by Patrick Hamilton.

Jonathan Holloway's modern adaptation is set in the present, with a deliciously vintage feel.

Jack Manningham has used his wife鈥檚 recently inherited money to buy a huge period property - a former bell foundry - which they will renovate. They occupy a small habitable part of the ground floor and basement. This previously neglected ramshackle building is lit by gas, as it was in Victorian times.

In episode four, the light is still playing tricks and Bella is about to meet an interesting stranger.

Cast in order of appearance:

Tippi Griffiths ..... Lacey Turner
Jack Manningham ..... James Purefoy
Bella Harding ..... Rebecca Night
Ishani Rawe / Izzy ..... Macadie Amoroso
DCI Nina Rawe ..... Cathy Tyson
DI Reynolds / Michael McLennon / Chris De Jeanne ..... Richard Lintern

Written by Jonathan Holloway, based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton

Music: Imelda May with Tim Bran

Produced by Sally Harrison with James Purefoy
Directed by Johnny Vegas

A Woolyback production in association with Darling Pictures, for 麻豆社 Radio 4 and 麻豆社 Sounds

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20 minutes

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